Today's Luxury Pulse
Hospitality Embraces ‘Splurge or Stay Home’ Trend, Prioritizing Design and Wellness
Travelers now adopt a ‘splurge or stay home’ mindset, allocating spend only to highly curated, wellness‑focused experiences. Guests demand authentic design, personalized service and transparent pricing, making arrival moments and signature spaces key ROI drivers. Hotels must respond by investing in thoughtful design, premium perks and eliminating low‑value offerings.
A Serene Indian Home, Western Valley House, Was Designed with a Cinematographer’s Eye
Western Valley House, a private residence near Theni, Tamil Nadu, was designed by emerging Madurai firm STO.M.P. The home is organized into three horizontal bands that correspond to social, private, and wellness functions, each articulated with varied textures and large openings toward a neighboring lake. Material choices blend warm wood, sleek brass and bright accents, creating a rustic‑modern aesthetic. The architects describe the project as a cinematographic journey that blurs indoor‑outdoor boundaries and frames the surrounding valley.
Ritualized Dressing: Vintage Walls Meet Sculptural Clothing Rack
GETTING READY A room shaped around ritual at Palazzo Acerbi for my show with H&M Home. Vintage wallpaper covers the walls, grounding the space in history, while the Mona Clothing Rack from my collaboration with H&M Home repeats throughout, sculptural...
Rediscovered Vintage TV Watch After Years in Storage
Went through my storage unit and found this gem. Definitely due another watch after all these years 📺
Abercrombie & Kent Unveils Kitirua Plains Lodge, a Sustainable Luxury Safari in Kenya
Abercrombie & Kent is opening Kitirua Plains Lodge in Kenya on June 1, 2026. The 13‑suite sanctuary blends Maasai‑inspired architecture with solar power, bore‑hole water and grey‑water recycling, marking the operator’s return to Amboseli after more than six decades. The...
Ferrari Unveils Futuristic Livery for 100‑Foot Hypersail Yacht
Ferrari displayed the striking livery of its 100‑foot Hypersail racing yacht at Milan Design Week, positioning the vessel as a high‑tech testbed rather than a leisure craft. The project, led by engineering chief John Elkann, designer Flavio Manzoni and naval...
Chef Umberto Bombana Leads Six‑Michelin‑Star Feast in Macau Celebrating UNESCO Italian Heritage
Chef Umberto Bombana convened top Michelin‑starred chefs from Macau, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Bangkok for a six‑Michelin‑star feast at 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Galaxy Macau last week. The event highlighted Italian cuisine’s recent UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage designation...
Spring 2026 Fashion Turns to Marie Antoinette for Opulent Silhouettes
Spring 2026 runway shows across Paris, Milan and London embraced Marie Antoinette as the season’s style icon, flooding collections with corsets, crinolines and rococo detailing. The resurgence is bolstered by museum exhibitions on the French queen, linking historic opulence to...
Hilton Opens Casa Mani Resort, Napa Valley’s First Downtown Urban Resort
Hilton’s Curio Collection by Hilton unveiled Casa Mani Resort Napa Valley, the region’s inaugural downtown urban resort, after a $‑million‑scale renovation. The property now offers 188 rooms, a new BOA Steakhouse, and a full‑service spa, positioning Hilton for deeper penetration in...
Upgrade Your Space: Luxe Look with $100 Lamps
The fastest way to make any room look more expensive is better lighting and I will say this until my last breath. I found the best lamps under $100 and some of them look like they belong in a boutique...
With Italian Leather Weave, Converse’s Nike-Backed Chuck Taylor Goes Full Bottega
Converse has unveiled the Chuck Taylor All Star Woven Leather, a First String edition hand‑woven in Italy with a Bottega Veneta aesthetic. Artisans interlace luxurious brown leather and add a snake‑embroidery detail, while the shoe retains performance features like Vibram...
Isamaya Ffrench’s Extra-Thick Nike Sneaker Is Self-Care
British designer Isamaya Ffrench has teamed with Nike to release a revamped Vomero Premium running sneaker in a monochrome grey palette. The shoe arrives with a Sculpt 04 foot‑recovery tool, echoing Ffrench’s facial‑massager line and emphasizing self‑care. Launching on April 25 via...
11 Nantucket Airbnbs Where The Beach Is Never Far Away
Condé Nast Traveler highlights eleven Nantucket Airbnb rentals that place guests within walking distance of the island’s most coveted beaches. The curated list spans historic mansions, modern eight‑bedroom homes with private pools, and cozy cottages near the Bluff Walk, each...
8 Stand-Out Women’s Timepieces that Took over Watches and Wonders, From Rolex and Cartier to Piaget
At Watches and Wonders 2026, luxury brands unveiled a wave of women‑focused timepieces that emphasized smaller, cocktail‑sized designs. Highlights included Piaget’s stone‑dial Sixtie, Cartier’s Clou de Paris‑finished Baignoire, Chanel’s 28 mm Coco Game, and Rolex’s 34 mm gold Oyster Perpetual celebrating the...
10 Best Santa Barbara Hotels for Resort Stays and Beach Retreats
The Condé Nast Traveler guide ranks the ten best hotels in Santa Barbara, covering options for families, couples, beach lovers, and view‑seekers. It highlights luxury ocean‑front resorts like the Ritz‑Carlton Bacara and Rosewood Miramar, boutique retreats such as the Milo and Craft House...
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Where the Chefs Eat: Mauro Colagreco’s Go-To Spots on the French (and Italian) Riviera
Mauro Colagreco’s three‑Michelin‑star restaurant Mirazur celebrated its 20th anniversary with a limited‑time collaboration menu featuring Spanish avant‑garde chef Ferran Adrià. The joint effort reimagines Mirazur’s iconic dishes using Adrià’s molecular techniques while staying true to the French Riviera’s seasonal seafood and herb‑driven...
Acacia Chair Leads Palazzo’s Precise Repetition Design
IN SYMPHONY. At the Palazzo, the room is conceived as a study in repetition, measured, intentional, and quietly exacting. Form is reiterated, distilled, and refined. The chair anchors the composition. Sculpted from solid acacia, its surface is hand brushed to reveal...
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Zoe Saldaña's Asymmetrical Ruffled Givenchy Gown Is a Shimmery Optical Illusion
Zoe Saldaña attended the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 23, 2026 wearing a floor‑length Givenchy gown from the brand’s fall 2026 collection. The black‑velvet dress, styled by Petra Flannery, featured an asymmetrical one‑shoulder silhouette embroidered with silver‑ribbon details that created an optical...
Ayo Edebiri Wore Chanel On The Today Show
Ayo Edebiri, starring in the Broadway revival "Proof," appeared on the Today show wearing a full Chanel Pre‑Fall 2026 ensemble. The outfit featured leather tailoring, a burgundy Chanel bag, and two‑tone shoes, marking a striking street‑style moment. Styled by Danielle...
Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,000 SUVs with Hybrid System Failure
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 SUVs after a defect in the 48‑volt hybrid system’s DC‑DC converter can stop the 12‑volt battery from charging, leading to loss of drive power and exterior lighting. The recall covers the Jaguar E‑Pace and...
This Levi’s Jacket Broke a Guinness World Record
A Levi’s S506XXE jacket from World War II sold for about $307,588, breaking the Guinness World Record for the most expensive second‑hand denim jacket. The split‑back construction reflects wartime fabric‑saving measures, and the piece remains in near‑dead‑stock condition with original leather...
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List Spotlights New Luxury Resorts in Mexico
Condé Nast Traveler unveiled its 2026 Hot List, naming Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol in Los Cabos and Rosewood Mandarina in Riviera Nayarit as the standout new luxury openings. Both properties blend bold design with local culture and command rates...
BMW Announces 40th‑Anniversary M3 Limited Edition, Only 20 Units
BMW has announced a 40th‑anniversary limited‑edition M3, offering just 20 units split between sedan and touring body styles. The models, featuring exclusive paint, carbon‑fiber seats and a 530‑hp twin‑turbo engine, are expected to appear at the Beijing auto show and...
Nas Debuts Luxury Dining Venue at New York’s 550 Madison Avenue
Rapper Nas has opened a luxury dining venue at 550 Madison Avenue in New York City, marking his first foray into high‑end hospitality. The restaurant aims to fuse his music legacy with upscale gastronomy, generating buzz among both foodies and...
Stéphane Rolland Unveils Optimistic Bridal Collection at Barcelona Night
Stéphane Rolland presented his "Love for Peace" bridal collection at the 10th Barcelona Bridal Night, marking his Spain debut and showcasing 80 looks alongside 23 student designs. The show emphasized optimism, generational craft transfer and a festive, musical atmosphere.
Outrigger Waikīkī Beach Resort Launches $100 Million Revamp to Reposition Flagship Property
Outrigger Hotels has unveiled a $100 million transformation plan for its Waikīkī Beach Resort, the brand’s flagship property in Honolulu. The multi‑year project will remodel guest rooms, public spaces and dining venues to shift the resort toward a higher‑end market segment....
Anne Hathaway Wore Armani Privé To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Photocall
Anne Hathaway attended the London photocall for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" wearing an Armani Privé black silk‑velvet coat embroidered with beading, matched with black lamé silk‑satin trousers from the Fall 2024 collection. The look was accessorized with Bvlgari jewelry...
The Corvette E-Ray Is One of the Last Cars That Should Have Auto-Stop/Start, And Yet
Chevrolet’s 2024 Corvette E‑Ray, one of only two C8 models equipped with auto‑start/stop, brings the fuel‑saving feature to a high‑performance V8 platform. The system re‑engages at every stop and cannot be permanently disabled, forcing drivers to toggle it manually each...
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BYD Is About to Unleash This 1,000+ Hp Drop-Top Electric Hypercar in Europe [Images]
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a four‑seat, drop‑top electric hypercar boasting over 1,000 horsepower and 0‑62 mph acceleration in under two seconds. The model features a carbon‑fiber body, the company’s Blade Battery paired with Flash Charging 2.0 that can refill...
The BoF Podcast | Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product
Britt Moran, co‑founder of DimoreStudio, explains that luxury hospitality and home design sell an "atmosphere" rather than individual furniture pieces. He argues that Italy’s Brianza manufacturing cluster provides an unrivaled quality‑to‑price edge for brands expanding into the lifestyle sector. Moran...
Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product
In this episode, Imran Ahmed sits down with Britt Moran, co‑founder of Di More Studio, to explore how the Milan‑based firm turns atmosphere—scent, lighting, music, and mood—into a luxury product. Moran recounts his unlikely journey from a small North Carolina town...
O16 House / Studiokian
The O16 House, a 580 m² private residence slated for 2025, reimagines tropical living within an urban gated complex. Designed by Kalvin Widjaja and Dian Indah, the home positions its main living spaces on the second floor to capture uninterrupted views...
Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in New York City
New York City’s boutique hotel scene offers 17 curated properties across all five boroughs, each with fewer than 115 rooms and a focus on design, service and local character. From historic Art Deco landmarks on the Upper East Side to industrial‑chic lofts...
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...
Moynat Opens at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan
Moynat, the historic Parisian trunk maker founded in 1849, opened its first directly‑operated boutique in Italy at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan. The store debuted during Milano Design Week with installations by Hall Haus, Marianna Ladreyt and Michael Samuels that reinterpret the brand’s iconic...
Hyundai Is Already Testing Its Next High-Performance Engine
Hyundai will publicly test its next‑generation high‑performance N engine at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, fitting two Elantra N race cars with the prototype. The automaker says the new powertrain offers improved power, response and emissions compliance. The current 2.0‑liter turbo...
Emily Blunt Wore Michael Kors Collection To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Photocall
Emily Blunt attended the London photocall for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" wearing pieces from the Michael Kors Collection, including a hand‑embroidered petal skirt paired with a black turtleneck. The look was styled by Jessica Paster and complemented by Valentino Rockstud sandals,...
Jisoo Wore Miss Sohee Couture To Cannes International Series Festival
South Korean singer‑actress Jisoo was honored with the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the Cannes International Series Festival. On the red carpet she wore Miss Sohee’s Spring 2026 Couture gown, a blush‑tone piece with an embroidered corset, tulle skirt...
Dakota Johnson Looks Like a Red Carpet Angel in Caped Gown
Dakota Johnson attended the Time 100 Gala in a sweeping white Valentino gown topped with a dramatic cape, accessorized with Roberto Coin diamond jewelry and contrasting black leather mules. The look, styled by Kate Young, highlighted Alessandro Michele’s signature crystal‑coated snakes motif and...
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BYD’s Luxury Off-Road Brand Unveils First Electric Sedan and a Low-Slung Sports Car [Images]
At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, BYD’s luxury off‑road sub‑brand Fang Cheng Bao unveiled its first electric sedan family, the Formula S, in three body styles, and previewed the Formula X production sports car. The Formula S models feature a carbon‑fiber body, a...
Summer Suits, High-End Coffee Machines, and All the New Launches Esquire’s Editors Loved This Week
Esquire’s style editors highlighted a wave of high‑profile collaborations this week, ranging from Brooks Brothers teaming with streetwear label Brain Dead to Persol joining Italian furniture maker Cassina. The roundup also featured premium coffee hardware, including De’Longhi’s new PrimaDonna automatic...
Sotheby’s Italy Posts €38 M Revenue, Near €1 B in Sales, Highlighting Luxury Property Surge
Italy Sotheby’s International Realty announced 2025 revenue of over €38 million ($41 million), a 68% year‑on‑year rise, and completed almost €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in transactions. The results signal accelerating interest from overseas buyers in Italy’s high‑end residential market.
Simone Ashley Wore Jil Sander To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Photocall
British actress Simone Ashley attended the London photocall for Disney’s upcoming sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, wearing a Raf Simons‑designed Jil Sander Spring 2011 dress. The archival piece, chosen by stylist Rebecca Corbin‑Murray, highlighted the film’s fashion‑forward branding. While the color and silhouette...
The Next Nissan GT-R Is Being Held Up by America’s Politics
Nissan’s next‑generation GT‑R is delayed as U.S. emissions regulations remain uncertain under shifting political leadership. Senior Vice President Ponz Pandikuthira said the current model failed to meet standards, prompting a hybrid redesign that will retain the VR38 engine block. The...
Sunset Hospitality Group Accelerates Asia‑Pacific Push with New Mett Hotels and Lifestyle Brands
Sunset Hospitality Group announced the opening of Mett Singapore at Hotel Fort Canning and a 2027 launch of Casa Mett near Orchard Road, part of a broader rollout across Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia. The Dubai‑based operator now runs 98 lifestyle...
In Pictures: The Intimate Artefacts Left Behind in Cruising Spots
SMUT Press has published "Cruising Archaeology II: Eurotrash," a visual archive that catalogues intimate artefacts left behind in European cruising spots. The book compiles 23 photographs of objects ranging from discarded condoms to handwritten notes, offering a rare glimpse into...
Mercedes-Benz India Targets Sub-35 Age Group Buyers with New CLA BEV; Orders Sold Out Through August 2026
Mercedes‑Benz India launched the all‑electric CLA BEV this week, pricing it between ₹55 lakh and ₹64 lakh (approximately $66,000‑$77,000) and positioning it for first‑time luxury buyers under 35. The brand reported more than 400 confirmed pre‑bookings and says the model is sold out...
Emirates Is Working on Private Bathrooms as Airlines Race to Reinvent First Class
Emirates announced it is developing en‑suite bathrooms for its first‑class suites, aiming to raise cabin luxury. President Tim Clark said the concept is being worked on, though no timeline was provided. Adding private bathrooms would reduce seat count and increase...
Louis Vuitton Horizon Suitcase: Is It Worth the Investment?
Is the Louis Vuitton horizon suitcase worth the investment? Part 3 of my series ..
Etihad Adds Double Daily Chicago, Daily Charlotte Flights
Etihad Grows To Double Daily In Chicago And Daily In Charlotte — It’s Not As Crazy As It Sounds - View from the Wing https://t.co/WiGrrWSrl5
Hyatt's Free Night Devaluation Hits 136 Hotels
Hyatt Announced 136 Hotels Changing Free Night Price Categories — Data Shows The Devaluation Is Worse Than It Looks - View from the Wing https://t.co/MOLC7ZqSLV